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Wearing traditional Kerala attire, Arlekar takes oath as 23rd governor

Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar took oath as the 23rd Governor of Kerala in Thiruvananthapuram on Thursday.

CM wishlist: Cong on sticky wicket as community leaders flex muscles

WITH THE ASSEMBLY elections less than one-and-a-half years away, heads of various community organisations from NSS to SNDP Yogam have made their positions clear as to who they would back as chief minister, in the event of a win by Congress-led UDF.

Capital Ready To Host 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival

THE capital is all set to transform into a vibrant hub of arts, culture, and youthful energy as the 63rd Kerala State School Arts Festival unfolds this Saturday.

Balagopal backs KFC in row over loss

FINANCE Minister K N Balagopal on Thursday defended the Kerala Financial Corporation (KFC) in the row over its losses due to an investment in the Reliance Commercial Finance Limited (RCFL).

Flower, light fest 'Vasantholsavam' to end today

THE 10-day flower and light festival, Vasantholsavam, will conclude on Friday, offering a dazzling farewell to visitors who have thronged the event during the Christmas and New Year celebrations.

Waste Management Goes Haywire in Capital After NGT Intervention

Suchitwa Mission has blacklisted one of the three service providers, leading to a crisis

Manu, Gukesh among four Khel Ratna awardees

As last year was headlined by the Olympics, there were exceptions to the number of Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna awardees and the Arjuna Awards list released by the sports ministry on Thursday.

Waqf JPC could miss Budget session deadline as well

THE Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) examining the Waqf Amendment Bill may miss the next deadline of the Budget session of Parliament, scheduled to begin on January 30, according to sources.

MP town protests over Union Carbide waste

PROTESTS erupted at Pithampur industrial town in Madhya Pradesh's Dhar district on Thursday, hours after truckloads of toxic waste was brought from the defunct Union Carbide factory in Bhopal.

Alappuzha Gymkhana first look out

THE FIRST-LOOK poster of Khalid Rahman's upcoming boxing-based comedy, Alappuzha Gymkhana, featuring Naslen and Lukman in the lead roles, was unveiled on Wednesday.

Mammootty's Next to Release on Jan 23

THE MAMMOOTTY-STARRER Dominic and the Ladies' Purse is set to hit cinemas worldwide on January 23.

It's divine, period

HE Chengannur Mahadeva temple is home to a unique festival called Thriputharattu, a festival that celebrates the menstruation of Goddess Parvati, in honour of feminine energy.

Most Anticipated Books of 2025

In this work, Shourie explores Savarkar's writings, speeches, and archival records, offering surprising insights into his legacy.For bibliophiles, Before Paper: Unlocking the World's Earliest Writings by Nick Basbanes promises to be a must-read. Book collectors should also take note of Arion Press's sold-out edition of The Epic of Gilgamesh, featuring wood carvings by the legendary Barry Moser.

Colourful goals for the new year

THE first month of every new year is like that fresh pack of Complan or Boost that promises everything you ever need - memory, health, clinically proven stamina, and ample vigour.

Dogged determination cracks Vadakara hit-and-run case

IN one of the most meticulously investigated cases by the Kerala Police last year, a hit-and-run incident in Vadakara that claimed the life of a 62-year-old woman and left her 9-year-old granddaughter in a coma was finally solved.

It's time for RAGBAG!

KOVALAM is set to host the RAGBAG International Performing Arts Festival from January 14 to 19, promising an unforgettable experience for art enthusiasts and visitors alike.

Indian boxing in the shadows, former pros seek system overhaul for revival

NO sport had seen such a slump like boxing last year.

Bumrah overload biggest concern

India's strategy to have more all-rounders in the playing XI for batting depth seems to have increased workload of frontline pacers

New Year celebrations in Sydney surreal experience

Despite restrictions and crowds, the New Year's Eve fireworks display in Sydney creates a surreal and unforgettable experience for millions of people from around the world.

Vaishali clinches bronze in World Blitz

INDIA'S R Vaishali clinched a bronze in the women's section of the World Blitz Championship, capping another strong performance by the country's chess players after stalwart Koneru Humpy's title-winning show in the rapid event here.

Ola Electric's Market Share Falls, Bajaj on Top

OLA ELECTRIC'S market share in the electric two-wheeler space declined below the 20% mark in December 2023 and it has conceded its leadership position to Bajaj Auto.

GST collection growth slows down in December to 7.3%

THE growth in monthly GST collection slowed down further in December, with gross revenue during the month registering a growth of 7.3% to Rs 1.77 lakh crore.

Market Kicks Off 2025 With Decent Gains

DOMESTIC equity markets kicked off calendar year 2024 on a positive note as the benchmark indices - BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty - ended higher on Wednesday (January 1).

OMCs Slash Price of ATF, Commercial LPG Cylinder

STATE-owned oil marketing companies (OMCs) have reduced the price of aviation turbine fuel (ATF) by 1.5% and also lowered the cost of commercial LPG used in hotels and restaurants by ₹14.5 per 19-kg cylinder.

Car sales slow to multi-yr low in CY24

Passenger vehicle sales grew by just 4.5%-4.7% to slightly over 4.3 million units in CY2024

New Year '25: Food delivery platforms see record no. of orders; biryani tops

FROM biryani to cakes and pizza, New Year Eve witnessed record-breaking orders for top quick commerce platforms.

Air India rolls out in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity

AIR INDIA has rolled out Wi-Fi internet connectivity services on board domestic and international flights operated by Airbus A350, Boeing 787-9 and select Airbus A321neo aircraft.

Telecom ARPU rises 15.31% in Jun-Sept quarter, Airtel leads with ₹233 per user

AVERAGE revenue per user (ARPU) of telecom service providers has seen substantial increase of 15.31% year-on-year in June-September quarter of the financial year 2024-25.

Pope Doubles Down on Abortion in NY Day's Message

POPE Francis ushered in the New Year with a renewed appeal for the faithful to reject abortion, calling for a \"firm commitment\" to protect and respect life from conception to natural death.

B'desh CEC says Awami League can contest polls

BANGLADESH's Chief Election Commissioner AMM Nasir Uddin said that ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League may participate in elections unless the government or the judiciary issues a ban against the party.